How much does a camera operator make in Illinois?
$100,200a year
Median yearly pay for camera operators in Illinois. That is $48.16 an hour or $8,348 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.16
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,840Median: $100,200Highest 10%: $133,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,840 | $18.67 | |
| 25th | $69,900 | $33.61 | |
| Median | $100,200 | $48.16 | |
| 75th | $126,900 | $60.99 | |
| 90th | $133,900 | $64.39 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $102,400 |
| St. Louis, MO | $71,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for camera operators.
| 1. California | $106,900 |
| 2. Illinois | $100,200 |
| 3. District of Columbia | $98,300 |
| 4. New York | $93,410 |
| 5. Georgia | $85,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a camera operator make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $48.16 ($100,200 a year).
Do camera operators make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $100,200 against $74,990 nationally, 34% more.
Where does Illinois rank for camera operator pay?
Illinois ranks 2 of 46 states.
Which city in Illinois pays camera operators the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $102,400 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.